Blair Brandt

Blair Brandt is the Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of the real estate brokerage, Next Step Realty. Brandt is a graduate of Deerfield Academy and the University of Richmond. He spent several years in his native Palm Beach, Florida, working as an assistant to one of the town’s premiere luxury real estate brokers. Brandt co-founded Next Step Realty in New York City, to provide this demographic with a seamless, trustworthy, and one day home search experience. Prior to transitioning from CEO to Executive Chairman in the Fall 0f 2019, Brandt was primarily responsible for creating the firm’s institutional B2B corporate relationships, which include many of the largest employers and brands around the world, who recommend Next Step as the premier apartment search provider for all employees relocating to New York City. Brandt is also a Corporate Advisor and Brand Strategist, consulting a range of companies to help improve and grow Business Development, Brand Development, and Public Relations strategies.